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Ref. No. 540
Gold lacquer Kogo with peonies and grasses
| Origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Period | 19th century |
| Medium | Lacquer |
| Dimensions |
Diameter7.5 cm / 2 61⁄64 in
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| Tomobako | Included |
| Condition | Excellent |
Price
€ 1,250
Provenance
- From the private collection of Maybelle Dore. Maybelle (Betty) Dore started collecting Japanese antiques in the postwar years, during the 1950s and 1960s, when interest in Japanese art was generally very low. For her business she ventured to Japan on her own to assemble netsuke and related works of art, including pipe cases and kogo (incense containers). Betty was also a founding member and the first Chairwoman of the International Netsuke Society, Northern California Chapter.
Short Description
Of circular form, the exterior bearing a kinji ground, the domed inrobuta (flush-fitting) lid decorated in gold and silver takamaki-e and hiramaki-e, depicting a spray of peonies and grasses, the leaves embellished with tiny kirigane flakes. The underside and interior of nashiji with gold fundame rims.